L’habitude (en. The habit)

/la.abi.tyd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A regular or repeated practice.

He is in the habit of jogging every morning.

Il a l'habitude de faire du jogging chaque matin.

An inclination or tendency acquired through repetition.

This habit of always being late is frustrating.

Cette habitude de toujours être en retard est frustrante.

A behavior that has become automatic.

She has gotten into the habit of drinking tea before bed.

Elle a pris l'habitude de boire du thé avant de se coucher.

From the Latin 'habitudinem', meaning 'state, disposition'.

to be in the habit of

to have a regular or frequent practice.

avoir l'habitude de

to get into the habit

to start doing something regularly.

prendre l'habitude

to change one's habits

to modify a usual practice or behavior.

changer d'habitude

habituation

Process of adapting to a repeated situation.

habituation

accustomed

A person who is accustomed to something.

habitué

unlearning

The action of getting rid of a habit.

déshabitude

To be in the groove

He is so in the groove that he takes all his habits seriously.

Il est tellement dans le rythme qu'il prend toutes ses habitudes au sérieux.

To have one's little quirks

She has her little quirks that she will never give up.

Elle a ses petites manies qu'elle n'abandonnera jamais.